KENYA NEWS

Rescue teams in Elgeyo Marakwet County are continuing urgent operations after deadly landslides claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds homeless. The disaster, caused by heavy rainfall and unstable slopes, has devastated more than ten villages in the Embobut, Sambirir, Endo, and Ariti wards.…

Kenya’s anti-corruption watchdog has moved to recover Sh63.7 million from a technology contract awarded by the Kiambu County Government, alleging that the deal was secured through forged documents and collusion between county officials and a private contractor. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Mt Kenya region to unite under his leadership. Speaking during a funeral service in Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County, on Saturday, Mr Gachagua asked residents to support his bid to consolidate the region’s political strength through his…

Kenya has begun construction of Africa’s first green ammonia fertiliser plant in Olkaria, Nakuru County, a project launched by President William Ruto to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports. The facility, developed through a partnership between the Kenya Electricity Generating…

Dr Oburu Oginga, the interim leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has declared that the party will only accept the position of deputy president in any coalition formed ahead of the 2027 general election. In an interview with NTV and the Daily Nation, Dr Oginga said ODM would not settle…

President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday at a tightly secured ceremony in Dodoma, following a disputed election that has triggered unrest and diplomatic unease across the region. Several East African heads of state were notably absent from the inauguration, including Kenya’s President…

Senator Oburu Oginga took centre stage at his brother Raila Odinga’s funeral in October 2025, marking a quiet but decisive transfer of leadership within one of Kenya’s most influential political families. A Legacy Shaped by Vision and Vigilance Oburu’s political path was defined early by his father…

Nairobi is introducing an Artificial Intelligence-driven traffic management system aimed at reducing congestion and improving the flow of vehicles across the city’s busiest roads. According to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura), traffic jams cost the country nearly $1 billion (Sh129 billion)…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised the late Raila Odinga’s lasting influence on Kenyan politics and the strong foundation of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), describing the opposition leader’s legacy as one worth emulating. Speaking at the Ngemi ya Watho festival in Thika, a…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formalised arrangements for the 27 November 2025 by-elections. The commission has issued Gazette Notices that confirm the list of candidates, polling stations, tallying centres, and uncontested seats. According to the notices published…